Exploring the surprising findings of a study on the impact of medical debt relief, revealing unexpected negative effects like heightened depression in individuals post-relief. The chapter delves into the challenges faced by Americans with medical debt, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures and advocating for expanded health insurance coverage.
It's gotten so bad in America, people are crowdfunding their doctor bills. Vox's Dylan Scott and associate professor Nora Kenworthy explain an imperfect solution and offer a better one.
This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Matt Collette and Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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